14 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Shrill' in a Sentence
"Having a high-pitched and piercing sound quality, like a shrill cry." more
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The shrill wind made the old wooden door creak loudly.
Maria let out a shrill scream when she saw the spider crawling on her desk.
The shrill ringtone from her phone interrupted the silent classroom.
The little bird let out a shrill chirp from the treetop.
A shrill alarm echoed through the building, signaling the fire drill.
The shrill sound of the whistle announced the end of recess.
The teacher used a shrill voice to get the attention of the students.
The alarm clock made a shrill noise to wake me up in the morning.
The tea kettle let out a shrill whistle when the water boiled.
The shrill whistle of the tea kettle signaled that the water was boiling.
The shrill wind howled through the trees during the stormy night.
In the distance, a shrill scream cut through the night, sending shivers down their spines.
The shrill whistle of the train pierced through the quiet night.
The tea kettle made a shrill sound when it started boiling.
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